Blog posts of '2020' 'June'

When playing mini golf, the first few shots may just be about having a good time but at some point, competitive nature kicks in. Here are some tricks to improve your mini golf game. 

Walking around and really looking at each course can help your gameplay. Noting any slopes, obstacles, or surface imperfections can help give you guidance on putting the ball. Some courses may have themed sculptures or water obstacles that you have to work around to get your ball in the hole. While they are fun to enjoy when it isn’t your turn, make sure to tune into your ball when it’s time. 

Watching the players ahead of you, if there are any, gives you an idea on how to play or not play each round. This goes the same for anyone you are playing with, watching how they play can give you an idea of any adjustments needed to best sink your shot. 

The speed at which you hit the ball is everything in mini golf. Generally, hitting the ball a little too hard is better than hitting it too soft since the ball can always bounce off the walls and towards the hoel versus coming to a stop right on the edge. Weak shots may also not make any of the curves or ramps that could cost you more points. 

Talk to yourself positively, or maybe not at all! Keeping your subconscious mind clear allows you to not focus on the outside noise but rather on the ball itself. With technique in the back of your mind and having made observations about the course (see how we tied that in) everything will flow together naturally leaving you to swing with no worries. 

At the end of the day, mini golf is about having fun and enjoying yourself. Having the right mini golf equipment can add to the experience or if you prefer golfing on a golf course, make sure you have the right driving range equipment too.

Practicing at a driving range is an excellent way to improve your game. It is also a lot of fun. However, one thing that can take away from the enjoyment of this activity is when people forget that there are others around who are trying to improve/enjoy themselves. To this end, everyone should always follow the rules and be courteous of the facility and others who will be using the range. Here are a few rules of thumb for the driving range that you should know and follow so that everyone can have fun.

•          Respect the facility: Every driving range has a different set of rules set out for the people who will be using the facility. For example, some facilities will allow you to hit from the mat, while others will restrict this and allow you to only hit the ball off the grass. Learn and follow these rules in order to ensure that everyone has good time.
•          Do not offer tips or advice to other golfers: There are few things more annoying than unsolicited advice when you are trying to improve your game. Therefore, even if you see someone using improper form, don’t say anything. Keep your eyes and mind on your own game. If someone asks you for advice and you can help them then that is another thing entirely. Above all else, always be courteous and respectful.
•          Use caution when swinging your club: Be aware of your surroundings at all time. Try to maintain at least a two driver club-lengths distance away from other golfers. Moreover, look before you swing to make sure that no one is behind you or about to walk around you. Finally, never retrieve balls on the range while others are striking their balls. You may be hit by a ball and sustain a serious injury.
•          Stay off the cell phone: Spare people your pointless conversation and stay off the cell phone while you are at the driving range. It is rude, distracting and can cause arguments. Besides, many people come to driving ranges to escape such distractions and you aren’t doing anyone a favor by talking on your mobile device.
•          Don’t take what doesn’t belong to you: Some people abscond with golf balls while they are on the range. This is wrong. There is a cost to the owner of replacing pilfered driving range equipment and golf course accessories as this cost impacts everyone who uses the facility.

In short, it’s all about remembering why you and others are at the driving range in the first place. You and they there are to have a good time and to hopefully improve your game. You can do so by being courteous and respectful of others and the facility.